ENDORSEMENTS

“I’m gratified by the impact RIMI is having in India! With a vision born of faith and a burden to share the Gospel, this organization is proving that things can be different: if we meet the physical needs of people in India and share the Gospel, we will witness its power in their lives. We can support RIMI with confidence, knowing that together we can make a difference in that great country of [1.3] billion people.”

— Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Former Senior Pastor, The Moody Church
Chicago, IL

“India continues to emerge as a world leader, in technology, science, population and culture. The sub-continent also affords the Church remarkable opportunity to reach those least reached and un-reached with the Gospel. This is why I’m so enthusiastic about the ministry of Reaching Indian Ministries International. RIMI is strategically mobilizing new and next generations of Christians to love, live, and lead in Christlike ways. Their evangelistic strategy and saturation Church planting program is as effective as any I’ve witnessed. Imagine what the future of the worldwide church might look like if Christians in India are mobilized for mission and released to take the Gospel to the nations? I heartily recommend and endorse the ministry of RIMI.”

— Dr. Lee Heyward
Founder and CEO, Brooklink
Brookfield, WI

“Reaching Indians Ministries International has been accredited by ECFA since September 23, 2002. We appreciate the integrity and the compelling vision of RIMI to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the unreached and marginalized of South Asia.”

— Michael Martin
President, ECFA

“Reaching Indians Ministries International has been accredited by ECFA since September 23, 2002. We appreciate the integrity of Rev. Saji K. Lukos and appreciate his compelling vision to share Jesus Christ with the unreached in South Asia.”

— Dan Busby
Late President, ECFA

“I am writing to express my wholehearted support and admiration for the amazing ministry of Reaching Indians Ministries International (RIMI).

RIMI is being mightily used by our Lord to accomplish its mission to reach the unreached in South Asia and beyond with the gospel message and develop Christ-like leaders to change lives and transform communities.

— Dr. Joel S. Woodruff
President, CSLI
Fairfax, VA

“Southwood is committed to supporting developmental ministries whether in Huntsville, AL or around the world. Our desire is to see Biblically trained, indigenous leaders raised up and supported in sustainable ways. We seek to partner with ministries who believe poverty alleviation is an important, though not exclusive, ministry of the local church and whose poverty alleviation efforts are coupled with the preaching of the Gospel. RIMI is one such ministry with whom we are thrilled to partner!! Their commitment to church planting is strongly supported through their leadership development and poverty alleviation efforts - demonstrating a truly biblical understanding of the church’s role to reflect the character of her bridegroom!”

— Sarah Niemitz
Former Community Development Director
Southwood Presbyterian Church, AL

“The center of God’s gospel mission today is multiplying healthy churches among all people that make disciples of Jesus Christ. Saji Lukos and RIMI have this focus and the fruit is inspiring. If you want to work in South Asia with a solid team led by this TEDS graduate, I recommend this mission to you. ”

— Dr. Rick Thompson
Great Lakes District Superintendent
EFCA

“I believe that the new Master’s in Transformational Leadership degree program at MITS has the potential to bring significant transformation to student’s lives that will result in significant social innovations in Indian communities and beyond. Drawing on recent research and methodology, and rooted in sound biblical theology, this program will equip social change agents who will be able to better live out the gospel and bring the Good News to the poor and marginalized people of South Asia. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is serious about making a difference in their community or society in Jesus name.”

— Samuel D. Rima, DMin, PhD, author of “Spiritual Capital: A Moral Core for Social and Economic
Justice” and “Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership” Adjunct Professor, Bethel
University/Seminary and Executive Pastor, Tenth Church, Vancouver, Canada

"I have deep admiration and respect for the significant educational work of Dr. Lukos along with his commitment to wholistic ministry. His commitment to the Gospel, the people of India, and service grounded in quality, make RIMI a ministry that God is blessing as they bring hope, healing, and health to the people they reach in the name of Jesus".

— Dr. Roger Parrott
President, Belhaven University

"Christian outreach to help transform India and beyond”

— Pastor Kerry Bauman, Senior Pastor, River Ridge Church, Spring Grove, IL

“RIMI is a passionate, visionary response to the heartbeat of Jesus. Saji Lukos understands what it is to be moved with compassion over sheep without a shepherd. This ministry is led by men of integrity and it is committed to excellence in all things.”

— Dr. Danny Sinquefield, Pastor, Faith Baptist Church Bartlett, TN
President, Tennessee Baptist Convention (2009)

“Kathy and I have had the privilege of traveling throughout South Asia and ministering with Saji. We observed firsthand their strong commitment to sharing the love of God, establishing prayer groups, discipling and reaching out to the poor and hurting. I’m convinced that an investment in the ministry of RIMI will pay spiritual dividends for eternity.”

— Don Hawkins, D. Min. Former President, Southeastern Bible College,
Dallas, Texas

“The mission of RIMI and the heart of Saji Lukos are perfectly aligned for the Great Commission. It has been an honor and a privilege to have been asked to visit the Mission India Theological Seminary and interact with the future leaders of a changing nation.”

— Krish Dhanam, President Mala Ministries Co-Founder Krish Dhanam
Training International

“Today’s missions strategies are different from even a few years ago. Saji’s desire to recruit, train, and send local Christians as missionaries is easily the dominant means of ministering in India and to Indians today.”

— Dr. Ramesh Richard, President of Reach International and Professor,
Dallas Theological Seminary

“RIMI provides innovation and relevant means of evangelism and church planting for the emerging generation of new missionaries from India and abroad.”

— Dr. T.V. Thomas

“If there is any chance you could have him speak in your church or district, you will never regret it. Saji’s amazing testimony of salvation and persecution as an Indian who came to Jesus will melt your heart and refresh your soul.”

— Pastor Richard Carlson, Pastor of Rock Springs Free Church, WY

“Saji Lukos is a great man of faith. His unwavering trust in our Great God, and his passionate obedience to Him, has given rise to the growing gospel ministry of RIMI, which is fast becoming a leading and powerful voice for God to each and every state of India and beyond.”

— Bob Schill, Late Chairman of RIMI Board, Architect of Mission India Campus in Nagpur

“In these days a great movement of the Holy Spirit is bringing revelation of the Gospel of Jesus to millions of peoples in South Asia. RIMI-Mission India is an effective organization that trains men and women as ministers of the Kingdom of God, in order to bring truth, discipleship, and compassion to the diverse peoples of India.”

— Dr. Tom Dooley Ph.D., Scientist-Entrepreneur, AL

“I had the privilege of being Saji Lukos’s pastor for several years. I have never met a man more focused on God’s call. He is a man of prayer and a man of passion. He has a clear vision of effective ministry to his own countrymen and has incorporated that vision into the organization of RIMI and Mission India.”

— Jerry Foote, Former Pastor of Muscatine Free Church

“RIMI is an impressive organization! First, Saji Lukos has put together a realistic strategy to reach South Asia for Christ, as well as, assembling an impassioned leadership team to carry it out. Second, RIMI has a stream-lined organizational chart that allows every dollar contributed to be used with a maximum benefit—in fact, I don’t know of another organization that uses its resources more effectively than RIMI!”

— Rev. Bob Boerner, Jr. Former Director of Young Business Leaders, North
Alabama

“I am pleased to commend and support RIMI, under the leadership of Saji Lukos, as a ministry making an eternal difference in South Asia.”

— Dr. Hutz Hertzberg, Former Executive Director at The Orchard
Network, IL

“RIMI is one of the most effective ministries that we have seen anywhere in the world. God’s hand is on Saji Lukos. He has assembled a great team all throughout South Asia. Take a few moments, browse the website, and you will see that this ministry has become a Major Force for Christ. The heart of the ministry is Church Planting, but RIMI is meeting so many other needs. If you get involved in this ministry you are going to be blessed!”

— Tom and JoAnn Doyle, President and Founder, Unchartered Ministries